Superfoods that Help Regenerate, Revitalize and Detox your body from toxins and heavy metals!

Superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don't. Read about several foods that are considered super, what health benefits they offer, and how to fit them into your diet.

CILANTRO

This humble backyard herb provides (% of RDA/100g):
15% of folates,
11% of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine),
45% of vitamin C,
225% of vitamin A,
258% of vitamin K,
22% of iron and
18% of manganese.

The vitamin K and calcium content of cilantro help to build strong bones, teeth, and hair. Cilantro is considered the “anti-diabetic” plant in some parts of Europe, and research shows that it helps to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, supports healthy cardiovascular function, and much more.

Also Cilantro:

1. Rids the Body of Heavy Metals
2. Protects Against Oxidative Stress
3. Lowers Anxiety and Improves Sleep
4. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
5. Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
6. Settles Digestive Upset

TURMERIC

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.

It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.

Recently, science has started to back up what the Indians have known for a long time… it really does contain compounds with medicinal properties .

These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin.

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Main health benefits from turmeric and its main ingredient curcumin are:

1. Turmeric is a Natural Anti-Inflammatory Compound
2. Turmeric Dramatically Increases The Antioxidant Capacity of The Body
3. Curcumin Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Linked to Improved Brain Function and a Lower Risk of Brain Diseases
4. Curcumin Leads to Various Improvements That Should Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
5. Turmeric Can Help Prevent (And Perhaps Even Treat) Cancer
6. Arthritis Patients Respond Very Well to Curcumin Supplementation
7. Studies Show That Curcumin Has Incredible Benefits Against Depression

All in all turmeric is a very interesting and delicious spice and with its above mentioned health benefits there is no reason why you would´t incorporate it in your diet.

CHIA SEEDS

Chia seeds (salvia hispanica) have become one of the most popular superfoods in the health community. They are easy to digest when prepared properly, and are a very versatile ingredient that adds easily to recipes.

Originally grown in Mexico, the seeds were highly valued for their medicinal properties and nutritional value.

The reason Chia seeds are so beneficial is due to them being rich in fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins and minerals such as

A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains

Fiber: 11 grams.
Protein: 4 grams.
Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s).
Calcium: 18% of the RDA.
Manganese: 30% of the RDA.
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA.

Chia also contains essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid, mucin, strontium, Vitamins A, B, E, and D, and minerals including sulphur, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, niacin, thiamine, and they are a rich source of anti-oxidants.

GARLIC

Intensely aromatic and flavorful, garlic is used in virtually every cuisine in the world. When eaten raw, it has a powerful, pungent flavor to match the truly mighty garlic benefits. Garlic is particularly high in certain sulfur compounds that are believed to be responsible for its scent and taste, as well as its very positive effects on human health. Garlic benefits rank only second to turmeric benefits in the amount of research backing this superfood. At the time of this article’s publication, there were more than 5,100 peer-reviewed articles that evaluated garlic’s ability to prevent and improve a wide spectrum of diseases.

Calorie for calorie, garlic is incredibly nutritious.

A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of garlic contains (3):

Manganese: 23% of the RDA.
Vitamin B6: 17% of the RDA.
Vitamin C: 15% of the RDA.
Selenium: 6% of the RDA.
Fiber: 0.6 gram.
Decent amounts of calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1.

7 Medicinal Raw Garlic Benefits

1. Fights Bacteria and Viruses
2. Improves Metabolis
   3 . Reduce Weight
3. Anti-inflamitory
4. Regulate Blood Sugar
5. Lower Blood Pressure
6. Lower Collesterol